The five least happy states are West Virginia, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alaska and Oklahoma.

North Dakota ranked first for lowest long-term unemployment rate and highest income growth. Minnesota came in as third safest, had the third-highest volunteer rate and fifth-highest sports participation rate. Both were in the top five for lowest divorce rate. For the full report, visit

North Dakota and Minnesota often rank high on WalletHub reports. Earlier this year, the two states ranked high for financial literacy. Last year, both were named among the best places to raise a family.

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